Name: The Old Palace
Address: Minster Yard, Lincoln, LN2 1PT, United Kingdom, Minster Yard, Lincolnshire, LN2 1PT, UK
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at £65 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.9

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The Old Palace

Minster Yard, Lincoln, LN2 1PT, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

*9.1* Lincoln Castle: only 3 minutes away! (200 yards on foot)

*9.4* Lincoln Cathedral of St. Mary: only 2 minutes away! (150 yards on foot)

*8.7* Lincoln Christmas Market: only 3 minutes away! (250 yards on foot)

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The room was amazing! The best place we have ever stayed in will defo be going back.

Sharon, United Kingdom

Our room was in a converted church in the grounds of the Bishops palace. Although disappointing we were not in the actual palace which it appeared from the pictures we would be it was still an amazing setting and we loved it

Pamela, United Kingdom

It is situated in the perfect place right at the side of the cathedral and castle. What more do you want the room it's self is amazing.

Mark, United Kingdom

perfect location comfortable bed and how great to stay in a historic building!

Catherine, Australia

Location,staff,breakfast,all excellent,room was comfy, spotlessly clean,cool and airy.

Rosalind, United Kingdom

Lovely accommodation in converted church. Very serene atmosphere. Good breakfast with great views over Lincoln.

Suzanne, United Kingdom

The staff especially Kate were very helpful. She could not do enough for us. We had to go 10 miles out of Lincoln and were pushed for time and needed a cab. There was one waiting for us when we arrived. Thanks Kate. Breakfast was lovely and the views from the breakfast room were wonderful and a sunny day to boot!

Helen, United Kingdom

The situation right by the Cathedral could not have been better. The staff were very friendly and efficient.

Angela, United Kingdom

great location and setting characterful place nice staff

Richard, United Kingdom

Very good breakfast. Very friendly staff. Clean and modern bathroom.

Rachel, United Kingdom

Great location!

9.7

Built on the foundations of a medieval palace, The Old Palace sits in the shadow of Lincoln Cathedral. It blends traditional features with modern amenities like flat-screen TVs.

Rooms at The Old Palace have modern décor, but still retain old features like open fireplaces. All rooms also feature facilities for making tea and coffee.

The Old Palace is a 5-minute walk from Bailgate, where guests will find a plethora of restaurants and bars. Lincoln Castle, which houses one of the four original copies of the Magna Carta, is a 4-minute walk from The Old Palace.

This is our guests' favourite part of Lincoln, according to independent reviews.

This property also has one of the best-rated locations in Lincoln! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

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Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

Free parking available on-site

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	Deluxe Double Room 1 double bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room size: 8 ft² This double room has a flat-screen TV and electric kettle Room facilities: Tea/Coffee Maker, Shower, Telephone, Hairdryer, Desk, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Bath or Shower, Carpeted, Flat-screen TV, View, Wake-up service, Electric kettle, Wardrobe/Closet, Towels, Linen, Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Toilet paper, Chocolate or cookies, Trash cans, Shampoo, Conditioner, Body soap, Shower cap Check-in + / / Check-in date Check-out + / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
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댴 Private bathroom Room size: 5 ft² Features include a flat-screen TV and an en suite bathroom with free toiletries. Room facilities: Tea/Coffee Maker, Telephone, Hairdryer, Desk, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Bath or Shower, Carpeted, Flat-screen TV, View, Wake-up service, Electric kettle, Wardrobe/Closet, Towels, Linen, Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Toilet paper, Chocolate or cookies, Trash cans, Shampoo, Conditioner, Body soap, Shower cap Someone just booked this Check-in + / / Check-in date Check-out + / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
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댴 Private bathroom Room size: 8 ft² This double room features a electric kettle and view Room facilities: Tea/Coffee Maker, Shower, Telephone, Hairdryer, Desk, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Bath or Shower, Carpeted, Flat-screen TV, View, Wake-up service, Electric kettle, Wardrobe/Closet, Towels, Linen, Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Toilet paper, Chocolate or cookies, Trash cans, Shampoo, Conditioner, Body soap, Shower cap Check-in + / / Check-in date Check-out + / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
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댴 Private bathroom Room size: 8 ft² Features include a flat-screen TV and an en suite bathroom with free toiletries. Room facilities: Tea/Coffee Maker, Telephone, Hairdryer, Bathrobe, Desk, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Bath or Shower, Carpeted, Flat-screen TV, View, Wake-up service, Electric kettle, Wardrobe/Closet, Towels, Linen, Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Toilet paper, Bottle of water, Chocolate or cookies, Trash cans, Shampoo, Conditioner, Body soap, Shower cap Check-in + / / Check-in date Check-out + / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
	Suite 1 extra-large double bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room size: 12 ft² Features include a flat-screen TV and an en suite bathroom with free toiletries. Room facilities: Tea/Coffee Maker, Bath, Telephone, Hairdryer, Bathrobe, Desk, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Bath or Shower, Carpeted, Flat-screen TV, View, Wake-up service, Electric kettle, Wardrobe/Closet, Towels, Linen, Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Toilet paper, Bottle of water, Chocolate or cookies, Trash cans, Shampoo, Conditioner, Body soap, Shower cap Check-in + / / Check-in date Check-out + / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
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댴 Private bathroom Room size: 8 ft² With a power shower and luxury toiletries in each private bathroom, this room also has a flat-screen TV, free wired internet access, tea and coffee-making facilities, and a hairdryer. Room facilities: Tea/Coffee Maker, Shower, Telephone, Hairdryer, Desk, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Bath or Shower, Carpeted, Flat-screen TV, View, Wake-up service, Electric kettle, Wardrobe/Closet, Towels, Linen, Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Toilet paper, Chocolate or cookies, Trash cans, Shampoo, Conditioner, Body soap, Shower cap Check-in + / / Check-in date Check-out + / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
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댴 Private bathroom Room size: 8 ft² Features include a flat-screen TV and an en suite bathroom with free toiletries. Room facilities: Tea/Coffee Maker, Telephone, Hairdryer, Desk, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Bath or Shower, Carpeted, Flat-screen TV, View, Wake-up service, Electric kettle, Wardrobe/Closet, Towels, Linen, Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Toilet paper, Chocolate or cookies, Trash cans, Shampoo, Conditioner, Body soap, Shower cap Check-in + / / Check-in date Check-out + / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children

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A 16 room luxury bed and breakfast in uphill Lincoln in the shadows of the Cathedral.

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Closest landmarks

Lincoln Medieval Bishops' Palace 0 miles
Lincoln Cathedral of St. Mary 0.1 miles
Lincoln Castle 0.1 miles
Lincoln Christmas Market 0.1 miles
Lincoln Central Library 0.3 miles
Lincoln University 0.6 miles
University of Lincoln 0.6 miles
Bishop Grosseteste University 0.7 miles
Lincoln County Hospital 0.8 miles
Blankney Golf Club 9.1 miles

Restaurants and markets

Wig & Mitre Restaurant 0.1 miles
Lincoln Artists' Market Market 0.1 miles
Thai No.1 Restaurant 0.2 miles
The Book Stop Cafe Cafe/bar 0.2 miles
Cote Restaurant 0.3 miles
Patisserie Valerie Cafe/bar 0.3 miles
The Strait and Narrow Cafe/bar 0.4 miles
Tesco Lincoln High St Express Supermarket 0.4 miles
Marks & Spencer Supermarket 0.5 miles
Central Market Market 0.6 miles
High Street Farmers’ Market Market 0.9 miles
Waitrose Supermarket 1.8 miles

Natural beauty

Brayford Waterfront River 1.8 miles
Langdale lakes Lake 5.7 miles
Swanholme Lakes Lake 6.2 miles
Fossdyke Canal River 7.7 miles
River Witham River 17.8 miles
Bain Valley Fisheries Lake 21.8 miles

Closest airports

Humberside Airport 25.4 miles
Robin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield 25.7 miles
East Midlands Airport 42.9 miles

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All children are welcome.

Free! All children under 2 years stay free of charge for children's cots/cribs.

All children under 12 years are charged GBP 15 per night for extra beds.

All further older children or adults are charged GBP 35 per night for extra beds.

The maximum number of extra beds in a room is 1.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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Pets can be accommodated for GBP 30 per stay, subject to availability and by prior arrangement.

Please note that 1 extra bed is only possible in the Suite and the Deluxe Double.

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27 June 2017

Cn
United Kingdom
8.3

“Truly lovely place to stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉Combined both together! small hidden steps.
눇Little hard to find as no signage for the hotel. Once there it was perfect for our visit. We were in a room in the lodge. Very nice room and facilities. Only one thing, was all the quaint little steps in and around the building, not easy for my husband with disability or the elderly folk. Lovely to see a stair lift to the breakfast room but still lots of different layers by doors etc. Loved the one night stay, would have struggled with more. Certainly perfect for our concert in the castle grounds only a few moments walk away. Would definitely stay again.
27 June 2017

AKW777
United Kingdom
10

“Full of character and perfect location”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
눉The only minor fault we could find was the loo was very difficult to flush!
눇This hotel is in an absolutely perfect location for the castle and cathedral. Both are just a minute or two's walk. It is also the same distance to Steep Hill and all the lovely independent shops, bars and coffee shops. We found the staff to be efficient and friendly. The Old Palace is full of character yet with all the mod cons for a very comfortable stay. We were in the converted chapel which is charming. Lovely walk-in shower and a super, comfortable bed. We went for breakfast early and had the dining room to ourselves for a plentiful breakfast in elegant surroundings. I can't praise this hotel highly enough and, having been thoroughly charmed by Lincoln, its history and its people, I hope to return and will definitely be booking The Old Palace for my stay. Just a word of advice re locating it - there is no sign for the hotel; look instead for the signs to the Bishop's Palace and you will find it without the need for our two circuits of the cathedral and the help of a local !
27 June 2017

Pat
United Kingdom
5.8

“A weekend away”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
눉I think it should be mentioned that it is definitely not suitable for anyone with walking difficulties. Have to go up steps outside to access rooms and then back to main building for breakfast ,up more stairs .Asked for help carrying cases and were told that no one could help ,(they didn't do that sort of thing) We would not return.
눇Rooms were modern and clean but very dark. To be expected as it was an old chapel.
27 June 2017

Graham
United Kingdom
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
눇Everything
27 June 2017

Margaret
United Kingdom
9.2

Superb
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉Shower pressure was low
눇The staff went far beyond the call of duty. Keeley was particularly helpful
27 June 2017

Sally
United Kingdom
7.1

“Losing its mojo.........”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Master Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉This is our third visit in 4 years and the first time we felt disappointed. We booked a master room which had a huge crack in the bathroom sink and stained/rusty areas around the shower (room 30). Although clean neither acceptable for guest paying a for a premium room. The window in the 'red' room has a view of a tree, nothing else, so not worth the extra £s. The entrance to the annex has now been converted to an 'office' space rather than a lovely seating area. The breakfast room has moved to the top floor rather than the garden room. Breakfast was also poor but only due to the service. One lady trying her best to take orders and serve 7 tables, she was eventually joined by the receptionist, but too little too late. No napkins on the tables, no offer of extra hot drinks and first time ever I have been served with a broken fried egg. The gardens and surrounding areas are part of a conservation project and look untidy to the extent the receptionist apologised for it looking unkempt. All in all the hotel is relying on its location and building giving it the wow factor, which it certainly has, but at the expense of its customer service which is very sad.
눇location and the building
25 June 2017

Sharon
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Master Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
눇The room was amazing! The best place we have ever stayed in will defo be going back.
24 June 2017

Pamela
United Kingdom
10

“Something a little different”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉Room was alittle dark as the window was so high up.
눇Our room was in a converted church in the grounds of the Bishops palace. Although disappointing we were not in the actual palace which it appeared from the pictures we would be it was still an amazing setting and we loved it
24 June 2017

Paul
United Kingdom
8.8

“Really nice stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Master Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
눇Friendly staff and the master room what we had was out of this world
24 June 2017

Mark
United Kingdom
10

“Amazing place to spend a romantic night.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
눉N/a
눇It is situated in the perfect place right at the side of the cathedral and castle. What more do you want the room it's self is amazing.
24 June 2017

Catherine
Australia
10

“Lovely stay in old church”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눇perfect location comfortable bed and how great to stay in a historic building!
23 June 2017

David
United Kingdom
9.2

Superb
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
눉No opening windows for ventilation and bed was very firm.
눇Very quiet yet close to everything. Very convenient also very nice breakfast.
23 June 2017

Mary
United Kingdom
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Master Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉Our room had lots of cobwebs on the beams and this lack of attention to detail was disappointing.
눇it was a very unusual place to stay being in the converted chapel within the grounds of the bishops palace. Excellent location near the cathedral and a short walk to lovely quirky shops and lots of places to eat,
23 June 2017

Rosalind
United Kingdom
10

“What a find!!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
눉Nothing!
눇Location,staff,breakfast,all excellent,room was comfy, spotlessly clean,cool and airy.
23 June 2017

Lisa
United Kingdom
8.8

“Hidden gem”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
눉Overgrown weeds all in the garden courtyard area

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